Take Five Weston Arts + Health Festival 2026
10th-12th July, online, on the beach and at Weston General Hospital
Co-produced by Super Culture and UHBW Arts & Culture Programme, part of Bristol NHS Group, Weston Arts + Health Festival returns for its seventh year.
All events are absolutely free and all activities are drop-in except for Friday night and the walks, where booking is recommended.
Scroll down to explore the full festival programme.
Weston General Hospital Programme
Friday 10th July Events and activities taking place at Weston General Hospital
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Disco Ceilidh - Festival Launch Event
Friday 10th July To launch Arts + Health Festival The Disco Ceilidh are bringing their unique party to Weston-super-Mare.
Find out more and book Disco Ceilidh - Festival Launch Event
Festival Hub - Saturday
Saturday 11th July Explore the full programme happening at our Festival Hub from crafting, singing and much more
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Festival Hub - Sunday
Sunday 12 July Explore the jam packed programme of events and activities happening on Sunday in our festival hub
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On the Beach -Saturday
Saturday 11th July Take part in creative adventures from treasure hunts to guided tours
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Calm Space - Sat/Sun
A quiet space for those who want a gentler pace, with DIY craft activities available
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On the Prom - Sat/Sun
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Explore pop-up events and activities on Weston's iconic promenade
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Portraits of Weston - Fri-Sun
Have your portrait taken and share your story to play a part in this community-created photography exhibition with South West Heritage Trust.
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Community Chest Sat/Sun
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Interactive fun for all ages - On the beach.
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Festival Walks
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July Explore heritage, history and nature in these free walks
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Flag Carnival
Saturday 11th July Be part of Weston's Flag carnival and celebrate the many wonderful creative communities who live here
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Bird Rave
Saturday 12th July Learn some old-school rave moves - inspired by birds
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Walk Of The Dandelion
Saturday 11th July Meet Daniel, a giant ancient puppet who fosters connections and community
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Connection Factory
Saturday 11th July Poetry and badge-making to pin your heart to.
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Sofra Brunch
Enjoy food from Global Kitchen and meet and connect with others taking part in the Festival
More info to follow Sofra Brunch
Poetry Machine - Sunday
Sunday 12 July Join Beth Calverley and The Poetry Machine and co-create poems together
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